, 1887-09-17

stand the president arose and tipped his
silk hat. 1t was then one continuous
round of huzZas. There were probably
80, 900 men in the line of parade, five
or six thousand OF whom were Grand
Army men.
The end of the parade was occupied by
the Grand Army of the Republic, and
as each post passed in front of the stand
its commander gave a salute to the presi-
dent and was recognized. Post No. 2, of
this city, carried in the center of its col
N twenty-one of the flags captured by
them during the war. They were a mass
of tattered and torn color, but they were
honored by the spectators with cheers
whose re echo seemed to never die. 1t
was a fine appearance they made, some
walking with the aid of crutches, and all
OF them wearing on their visages the uu-
erring ingermarks of time. They were a
picture Of contrast with the youthful mil
ltlamen who preceded them.
During the time they were passing the
president remained standing, with his
head uncovered, and answered each sa-
lutte as 1t was given. Orders had previ-
ously been issued by the department
commander of the Grand Army that only
post commanders should salute. This
WAC uOt olllSLy tuuCICu ", uOWtNGT, anu
many OF those of tho rank and file passed
by the stand with uncovered heads.
Nearly 80. 900 men were in the parade.
Shortly alter the New York troops had
passed, Mrs. Cleveland. Private Secretary
Lamar and wife, Mr.. Drexel and Others
who were with Mrs. Cleveland on the
balcony retired and were driven to the
Bellevue hotel, where they took luncheon
with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Childs, the
invitation to luncheon at that hour hav
ing been accepted earlier in tie day.
When Governor Foraker appeared at the
head of the 18th Ohio regiment he was
Obliged to keep his head uncovered for a
long time in order to acknowledge thev o.
citerous cheers of his friends who seemed
TO be numerous.
The dinner of the Clover club this
evening was a red letter one in the history
OF that famous coterie OF dinners and
wags. Many distinguished guests were
present, including ex President Hayes
and Justice Harlan, several governors and
senators, army and navy officers, and
members of the Chinese delegation. At
$3.50 p. III. A. K. Mcclure and w. Nj,
Slngerly brought in President Cleveland,
who was received with longs and cheers.
President Handy, with mock solemnity.
passed the loving cup" to President
Cleveland, who received it and made a fell
cltOus speech, which was frequently in
terrupted by character site and
laughter. When he retired the company
arose and sang, oh, he is a Jolly good
Fellow"
The reception to the president and Mrs
Cleveland at the academy of music to
night was one of the greatest social sue
cesses ever witnessed in this city. Over
10000 people found their way into the
building before the tired president hau
grasped the hand of the last conner
Every one was in evening dress, and the
scene presented was one of unusual bril-
liancy.
1t was nearly IL O'Clock before the
hand shaking was over and the worn out
visitors allowed to go to their hotels. The
President wore a dress suit, and Mrs
Cleveland was clad in a beautiful whit
satin gown with ostrich trimming. In
her hair she wore several clusters of
diamonds.